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Which molecule is nonlinear? (a) $\mathrm{SO}_{2} ;$ (b) $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$; (c) HCN; (d) NO.

          Which molecule is nonlinear? (a) $\mathrm{SO}_{2} ;$ (b) $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$;
(c) HCN; (d) NO.

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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This can be done by drawing the Lewis structure and using VSEPR theory. (a) $\mathrm{SO}_{2}$: The Lewis structure shows that sulfur has a double bond with each oxygen atom and two lone pairs. This gives a trigonal planar geometry, but the presence of a lone pair Show more…

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